Angels and Women (1924)

ALLIMADES’ STORY 29died; his infant form reposes in a cave of themountain."A few years I remained unmolested, forI passed in and out of the city by the mostunfrequented streets, and never interferedin its affairs. I completed the copy of manyvaluable works, particularly those of Seth,and hopefully drifted along the stream oftime."But upon a certain evening, whenSamoula came near the environs of the cityto accompany me in the homeward walk, acrowd of Darvands and men followed us,discussing her beauty in a way whicharoused my quiet nature to furious wrath.’Honor to the great serpent!’ said one, ’wehave found the queen of love.’ ’What fairflesh and perfect bloom! My royal fathershall have a gift at my hands,’ said a toweringDarvand. ’Not so fast, my brother,’ answeredstill another giant; ’I have a betterplan.’"Terrified and enraged, I fled as fast as I